Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#vanlife #sprinter #battleborn #sponsored #electrical #vanbuild #vanconversion
We’re back with the second part of our Sprinter electrical system! If you didn’t catch our first video where we covered how we installed all the AC and DC wiring within our van you can go check it out here:
youtu.be/ASoArfqNBXg
In order to get started on your system you need to do a bit of preplanning. What do you plan on installing in your van that will require electricity? In order to build a proper electrical system with sufficient power for all of your needs you will need to preform a power audit.
Explorist.Life has made a step by step tutorial to help you do your very own power audit.
youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&t=301s
You can also use one of Explorist.Life’s wiring diagrams to build out your system.
https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams/
Once you know what kind of system you’ll be putting together, you can start gathering your materials. We started with our batteries.
This time around we partnered with Battle Born Batteries and went with 4 of their 100ah Heated Lithium Batteries!
Battle Born 400ah Heated Battery Kit: tinyurl.com/2p8c2ehs
In order to install your batteries, you’re going to need a few items.
Lug Kit : amzn.to/3FsWeZd
4/0 5/16 Lugs : amzn.to/3kPVzaK
4/0 3/8 Lugs : amzn.to/3FpQ2Be
Heat Shrink Kit : amzn.to/3kNTDjg
Cable Cutter : amzn.to/3vTV4mo
Lug Crimper : amzn.to/3L9ec4x
Heat Gun : amzn.to/3KUt4DB
4/0 Wire : amzn.to/3KXduXP
If you’re unsure on what size wire you’ll be needing, you can use this calculator.
https://www.explorist.life/wire-sizing-calculator/
Once you have your batteries set, you can connect them to your Lynx Distributor.
If you’re unsure of what size fuse you’ll need for your system, you can use this calculator!
https://www.explorist.life/fuse-sizing-calculator/
400amp ANL Fuse : amzn.to/3weODcx
ANL Fuse Holder : amzn.to/3yncF7T
Master Switch : amzn.to/3KUEDL8
BMV 712 : amzn.to/3P69EyV
Lynx Distributor : amzn.to/3snAbxT
Now that you have your batteries installed along with your Lynx Distributor, it’s time to install your inverter.
Victron 3000w Multiplus Inverter : amzn.to/3LYVs8L
400amp Fuse : amzn.to/39Nj6aj
Once your Inverter is connected to the Lynx Distributor, you can install a shore power inlet.
30amp Shore Power Inlet: amzn.to/388D3rJ
10/3 Triplex Wire: amzn.to/3skMew6
30amp Shore Power RV Extension Cord : amzn.to/3OZYagp
VE. Bus Smart Dongle : amzn.to/3N4goeV
RJ45 UTP Cable : amzn.to/3N4goeV
Now that you have both AC and DC power, you can install your AC/DC distribution panel or panels in order to power all the items within your van!
AC/DC Distribution Panel : amzn.to/3LUZ9MM
100amp Fuse : amzn.to/3slPoQ2
6awg Wire : amzn.to/3KXoIeK
6/3 Triplex Wire : amzn.to/3vWxaHc
50amp Breaker : amzn.to/3yjZsgl
To make some of your connections easier, you can crimp a ferrule to the ends of your wires to clean things up.
Ferrule Kit : amzn.to/3MUdpp2
Ferrule Crimping Tool : amzn.to/3waMdM5
Now it's time for solar.
BougeRV 200W 9BB Solar Panel - amzn.to/3h6OeSg
Enjoy 10% OFF by this code - DOGCATMANVAN
10awg Wire : amzn.to/3skFL49
Solar Connection Kit : amzn.to/3vV2wxR
Cable Entry Gland : amzn.to/3ylNDWK
If you’re unsure of what size charge controller you need, you can use this calculator.
https://www.explorist.life/solar-charge-controller-calculator/
Victron 100 | 50 Charge Controller : amzn.to/3KPviUI
50amp Breaker : amzn.to/3wcz0m6
Breaker Housing : amzn.to/389uDjQ
80amp Fuse : amzn.to/388DH8D
The last item we installed within our system was the Orion DC-DC charger.
Orion DC-DC Charger : amzn.to/38bP3II
60amp Fuse : amzn.to/3slnZxP
60amp Midi Fuse : amzn.to/3wdPvyf
With that, you have a fully operational electrical system for your off grid home on wheels!
If you have any questions make sure to shoot me an email at dogcatmanvan@gmail.com or leave a comment!
You can also support the channel by becoming a Patreon member!
patreon.com/user?u=27667694
Oh yeah, we have some air fresheners available on our shop page here:
dogcatmanvan.myshopify.com
Follow us on instagram @dogcatmanvan
00:00 Intro
03:11 Picking Batteries
05:15 Installing Batteries and Wiring Heating Components
08:54 Wiring Batteries Together
11:26 Lynx Distributor and BMV 712
18:45 Victron 3000W Multiplus Inverter
23:39 30amp Shore Power Inlet Install
27:33 VE. Bus Smart Dongle
29:54 Wiring In an AC/DC Distribution Panel
35:18 Installing A 100|50 Solar Charge Controller
38:54 Orion DC-DC Charger
44:46 Outro
#vanlife #sprinter #battleborn #sponsored #electrical #vanbuild #vanconversion
We’re back with the second part of our Sprinter electrical system! If you didn’t catch our first video where we covered how we installed all the AC and DC wiring within our van you can go check it out here:
youtu.be/ASoArfqNBXg
In order to get started on your system you need to do a bit of preplanning. What do you plan on installing in your van that will require electricity? In order to build a proper electrical system with sufficient power for all of your needs you will need to preform a power audit.
Explorist.Life has made a step by step tutorial to help you do your very own power audit.
youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&t=301s
You can also use one of Explorist.Life’s wiring diagrams to build out your system.
https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams/
Once you know what kind of system you’ll be putting together, you can start gathering your materials. We started with our batteries.
This time around we partnered with Battle Born Batteries and went with 4 of their 100ah Heated Lithium Batteries!
Battle Born 400ah Heated Battery Kit: tinyurl.com/2p8c2ehs
In order to install your batteries, you’re going to need a few items.
Lug Kit : amzn.to/3FsWeZd
4/0 5/16 Lugs : amzn.to/3kPVzaK
4/0 3/8 Lugs : amzn.to/3FpQ2Be
Heat Shrink Kit : amzn.to/3kNTDjg
Cable Cutter : amzn.to/3vTV4mo
Lug Crimper : amzn.to/3L9ec4x
Heat Gun : amzn.to/3KUt4DB
4/0 Wire : amzn.to/3KXduXP
If you’re unsure on what size wire you’ll be needing, you can use this calculator.
https://www.explorist.life/wire-sizing-calculator/
Once you have your batteries set, you can connect them to your Lynx Distributor.
If you’re unsure of what size fuse you’ll need for your system, you can use this calculator!
https://www.explorist.life/fuse-sizing-calculator/
400amp ANL Fuse : amzn.to/3weODcx
ANL Fuse Holder : amzn.to/3yncF7T
Master Switch : amzn.to/3KUEDL8
BMV 712 : amzn.to/3P69EyV
Lynx Distributor : amzn.to/3snAbxT
Now that you have your batteries installed along with your Lynx Distributor, it’s time to install your inverter.
Victron 3000w Multiplus Inverter : amzn.to/3LYVs8L
400amp Fuse : amzn.to/39Nj6aj
Once your Inverter is connected to the Lynx Distributor, you can install a shore power inlet.
30amp Shore Power Inlet: amzn.to/388D3rJ
10/3 Triplex Wire: amzn.to/3skMew6
30amp Shore Power RV Extension Cord : amzn.to/3OZYagp
VE. Bus Smart Dongle : amzn.to/3N4goeV
RJ45 UTP Cable : amzn.to/3N4goeV
Now that you have both AC and DC power, you can install your AC/DC distribution panel or panels in order to power all the items within your van!
AC/DC Distribution Panel : amzn.to/3LUZ9MM
100amp Fuse : amzn.to/3slPoQ2
6awg Wire : amzn.to/3KXoIeK
6/3 Triplex Wire : amzn.to/3vWxaHc
50amp Breaker : amzn.to/3yjZsgl
To make some of your connections easier, you can crimp a ferrule to the ends of your wires to clean things up.
Ferrule Kit : amzn.to/3MUdpp2
Ferrule Crimping Tool : amzn.to/3waMdM5
Now it's time for solar.
BougeRV 200W 9BB Solar Panel - amzn.to/3h6OeSg
Enjoy 10% OFF by this code - DOGCATMANVAN
10awg Wire : amzn.to/3skFL49
Solar Connection Kit : amzn.to/3vV2wxR
Cable Entry Gland : amzn.to/3ylNDWK
If you’re unsure of what size charge controller you need, you can use this calculator.
https://www.explorist.life/solar-charge-controller-calculator/
Victron 100 | 50 Charge Controller : amzn.to/3KPviUI
50amp Breaker : amzn.to/3wcz0m6
Breaker Housing : amzn.to/389uDjQ
80amp Fuse : amzn.to/388DH8D
The last item we installed within our system was the Orion DC-DC charger.
Orion DC-DC Charger : amzn.to/38bP3II
60amp Fuse : amzn.to/3slnZxP
60amp Midi Fuse : amzn.to/3wdPvyf
With that, you have a fully operational electrical system for your off grid home on wheels!
If you have any questions make sure to shoot me an email at dogcatmanvan@gmail.com or leave a comment!
You can also support the channel by becoming a Patreon member!
patreon.com/user?u=27667694
Oh yeah, we have some air fresheners available on our shop page here:
dogcatmanvan.myshopify.com
Follow us on instagram @dogcatmanvan
00:00 Intro
03:11 Picking Batteries
05:15 Installing Batteries and Wiring Heating Components
08:54 Wiring Batteries Together
11:26 Lynx Distributor and BMV 712
18:45 Victron 3000W Multiplus Inverter
23:39 30amp Shore Power Inlet Install
27:33 VE. Bus Smart Dongle
29:54 Wiring In an AC/DC Distribution Panel
35:18 Installing A 100|50 Solar Charge Controller
38:54 Orion DC-DC Charger
44:46 Outro
